rake v.— «“He can really rake that ball to right field,” [Joe] Torre said. “He’s got a swing that’s tough to teach. To cover the ball and yank it to right field is something, and we have a very inviting right field...
rake v.— «It’s as big a part of Baseball 101 vernacular as “that outfielder has a hose,” (a strong throwing arm), “the kid can really rake” (swing that bat) and “he can mash the ball” (hit for power)...
rake v.— «After almost a century in which anguish has accumulated like autumn leaves, New England wakes up this morning toasting a team that, in the current baseball parlance, really “rakes.”» —“Boston’s long wait finally...